It's never too early to take care of ones purchases instead of treating them like trash. He should be building habits as well as a wardrobe. And one day, when he has a $500 suit, he'll have the hanger and garment bag waiting.

My point was that yes he is in high school and this suit is for prom, not exactly a place where one must look impeccable, but let's just be honest. The suit's fit leaves a lot to be desired and since it cost $80 the construction is probably not the best. That being the case he will probably not get years of use out of it before it falls apart and it will probably end up in the garbage or a Goodwill by the time he starts getting enough money and reason to want to dress well.

But aside from that, the things you have been advising this young man about are puzzling. It makes me doubt your sincerity and suspect that you are in fact a troll. Who else would confidently assert such balderdash and ignorance of good fit?

It's never too early to take care of ones purchases instead of treating them like trash. He should be building habits as well as a wardrobe. And one day, when he has a $500 suit, he'll have the hanger and garment bag waiting.

settle down.

A good hanger and garment bag will cost twice what his suit costs. Once he gets a decent suit, then he can get decent hanger and bag.

If it's "semi-formal", why are you considering a bowtie?
I like Duff_Man's suggestion - a PS, open collar. It's high school prom - chances are if you wear a tie, you'll take it off within an hour, tie it around your head, and make an ass of yourself anyway.